A study initiated by a University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center physician-scientist defined for the first time how ...

New research using fruit flies reveals that Alzheimer’s disease impacts not just the brain, but the entire body. Alzheimer’s ...

The protein DNase1 is one of the oldest biological agents in history. It has been on the market since 1958 and is now used, ...

Animal life, emerging nearly 600 million years ago, showcases incredible diversity and unique traits. Unlike plants, animals ...

Ovarian cancer, also known as the 'silent killer', remains one of the most malignant gynaecologic cancers despite its subtle ...

After decades of hype and setbacks, scientists have made impressive progress into tricking stem cells into repairing organs.

Scientists say study findings indicate that TC IV cells may represent a therapeutic target for the treatment of ...

Epithelial conversation An epithelial cell-coated microelectrode array with 60 precisely placed electrodes detects the minute electric signals generated when the cells are injured. (Courtesy: UMass ...

Both are epithelial cells, a cell type that forms barriers such as skin and mucous membranes, and also lines organs and body cavities. After blasting some cells with lasers, Yu measured tiny ...

while epithelial cells — which compose the linings of our skin, organs and body cavities — are mute, serving mostly as protective barriers that can absorb and secrete various substances. But two ...

We found that wounded epithelial cells can send bioelectric signals to neighboring cells over distances more than 40 times their body length with voltages similar to those of neurons. The shapes ...